TORONTO, September 5, 2023 – Dawson Partners (“Dawson” or the “Firm”), a specialized investment manager focused on providing customized portfolio financing through structured liquidity solutions for private equity portfolios, is delighted to announce Kevin Kang, Senior Principal, has been recognized by Secondaries Investor as a Next Gen Leader of Secondaries: Class of 2023. He ranked first out of the ten professionals. This is the fifth year in a row an individual from Dawson has been included among the top emerging secondaries investors. 

The Next Gen Leaders of Secondaries is an annual list of the most notable individuals under-36 in the secondaries market who are evaluated based on three key criteria: size and scope of deals, caliber of firm, and innovation/leadership.

“Kevin has been an invaluable member of the Dawson team. His unique focus on innovation, deep passion for secondaries and collaborative approach has enabled Dawson to differentiate itself in the market. We are so pleased and proud to have him recognized by Private Equity International and Secondaries Investor,” said Yann Robard, Managing Partner of Dawson. “Importantly, it is not just what Kevin has done, it is how he has done it that gives us great pride. Kevin embodies the ethos of Dawson, approaching the market with a partnership, integrity and performance first mindset.”

“I am honoured to be recognized among other top professionals in the industry,” said Kevin Kang, Senior Principal of Dawson. “And while I receive the recognition with great pride, I want to acknowledge the team at Dawson – a team that inspires me, supports me and brings out the best in all of us. Together, we look forward to continuing to grow, innovate and come through for our investors.”

About Dawson Partners (“Dawson”)

Dawson, formed in 2015, is a private equity firm focused on providing structured liquidity solutions to the alternative asset class. Dawson has identified what it believes to be a significant and untapped market opportunity in the utilization of structured products to generate liquidity on private equity portfolios. Since inception, Dawson has raised US$13.5 billion in commitments and has deployed over US$18 billion across over 200 transactions. For more information, please visit https://www.dawsonpartners.com.